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Division of Powers Among National, State, and Local Governments

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Division of Powers Among National, State, and Local Governments

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Refer to:

https://padlet.com/kaia_boyers/fj4wgemdf24g

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Federalism Increases Opportunities for Political Participation 

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Federalism Increases Opportunities for Political Participation 

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-A citizen can run for local office, lobby the state government, as well as campaign for a candidate for national office

-People have relatively easy access to government because of its several levels (local, state, national)

-Citizens can vote on local issues as well as vote for representatives for the national level of government (for example, they elect state governors, state lawmakers, county prosecutors, and judges, and can vote on local issues like taxes)

-Citizens also have the power to work with special-interest groups to influence government (ex. by petitioning with a group)

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-Economic and political differences exist from state to state due to their freedom in arranging their own internal affairs

-Hence, some states are more involved than others

-Some states have stricter criminal laws, higher taxes, more health services, etc.